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  • present tense form of wave (3rd person singular).
  • plural of wave.
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waves

[wayvz] / weɪvz /










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Omar said that he "would have liked to appear before the judge but I do not have the strength. Since the wreck I have the impression that part of me disappeared beneath the waves."

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Over the next few months, Australia and Brazil face a heightened risk of heat waves.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

A powerful autumnal storm lashed the heavily populated US Northeast corridor on Sunday with wind, rain and large waves, knocking out power for thousands and killing at least one person.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

In Long Beach, where waves slammed into the seawall and homes, crews have been reinforcing portions of the boardwalk and are distributing sandbags.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Hannah spots us, waves, and starts walking over.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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